Creamy Smoky Garlic Butter Cheddar Sausage Orzo
Savor the delightful Creamy Smoky Garlic Butter Cheddar Sausage Orzo that’s easy to make and utterly satisfying! Try this comforting dish today!
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup orzo pasta
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 pound smoked chicken sausage, sliced
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Cook orzo in salted boiling water until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- In a large skillet, heat butter and olive oil over medium heat. Add sliced sausage and sauté until golden brown.
- Stir in minced garlic and cook until fragrant.
- Pour in heavy cream, reduce heat to low, and stir until combined.
- Add cooked orzo to the skillet, mixing well to coat in the sauce.
- Stir in cheddar cheese until melted and creamy; season with salt and pepper.
- Garnish with chopped parsley before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 80mg